Sunday, September 5, 2010

Inkjet Shrinky Dinks Instructions

I recently lost my instructions for using Inkjet Shrinky Dinks. I was so frustrated at not being able to find the instructions online, I scanned mine once I found them. Here are links to page 1 and page 2. They are only 100 dpi, but hopefully they will allow you to find the information you need.
The first time I used these, I used fingernail polish as a clear coat and it didn't work...the colors ran and bled. This time around, I plan to use Mod Podge Dimensional Magic. I'll post again when I know how that works.

Sunday, March 21, 2010

Fleeting moments


My baby is less baby all the time, and I don't know where the time went...so I savor the moments when I can snuggle and love him. I have always liked "Song for a Fifth Child" by Ruth Hulburt Hamilton, but I appreciate it more as my kids grow and it really sinks in how true it is.
I've used the last stanza of the poem for a new wordart freebie. Hope you enjoy it.

Monday, January 25, 2010

Gone AWOL

Whew, it's been a while since I've done much of anything scrap-wise. I got a little overwhelmed at the whole thing, and although I was thrilled to have a kit for sale, I was totally clueless as to how to get the word out. Combine those factors with a healthy inferiority complex, seasonal depression and the holidays, and I just had to take a step back. It was a bigger step than I thought though, because when I did finally check my e-mail inbox, I found an e-mail saying I needed to sign a new contract if I wanted to remain a part of the store. The deadline had passed several days before I read the e-mail so I sent and explanatory e-mail but have yet to hear back. If they'll have me, I'll give the store another try. If not, maybe I'll give it a little time and go back to just freebies for a while.
It's hard to justify the time designing without any financial benefit when there are so many other things that need doing, but it's good for me to continue learning. I love it when I accomplish something (however small) that I didn't think I could do.
I might look into PSP...I do the bulk of my designing in Illustrator and Photoshop, but a lot of the prolific designers I like use PSP.
Speaking of designers I like, check out Katie's stuff at justsoscrappy.blogspot.com - it's all so cute!